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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
1
A court sentenced Henderson Knox to death by hanging at 1 o'clock for assault. The event involves a capital punishment carried out under the jurisdiction, reflecting the era and legal process of the time.
Henderson Knox alias Allen Davis alias Lightning Davis alias Bua Davis died by hanging at 1 53 PM for the rape of Lillie Lee on September 10 1909 at the Cotton Mill place. Witnesses filled the jail yard as Knox maintained a silent confession. The trial began October 19 after an intensive investigation and a unanimous verdict by the jury.
Hon William Jennings Bryan lectured at the City School Auditorium in Monroe on The Prince of Peace. He was hosted by Sheriff and Mrs J P Parker Jr and driven from Ruston after arriving by V S & P train. Bryan plans a Florida stop with family before a West Indies tour.
New York merchants report this holiday season the strongest in years with sales about 20 percent higher than 1907 and near 1906 records. Saks & Co and Wanamaker executives note sustained gains from October through November and ample stocks amid some delivery delays. Conditions mirror nationwide improvement in holiday business.
King Leopold died early this morning after collapsing. The event prompted immediate attention from officials and sparked condolences as details emerged on his passing and the implications for the region.
A state health board official states the worker is hampered in duties. The report notes concerns about handling and oversight within the health department.
King Leopold II of Belgium died at 2 35 am after a sudden collapse. Relatives and attendants kept vigil at the royal palace as his body lay in state. Pope Pius X sent regrets, a requiem mass was ordered, and the death follows strained health.
London papers devote much space to King Leopold of Belgium's death with commentary largely placing the onus for reaction on Leopold's actions. Continued coverage promised on Page Four.
The Amerian liner St Louis sailed for Europe with a hold full of Christmas mail money orders and presents. It is the last outbound ship before Christmas to Britain and the Continent. Plymouth Cherbourg and Southampton are due the day before Christmas.
The report shows multiple parishes with uneven birth and death counts. Claiborne lists three deaths. West Baton Rouge and Iberville report births and deaths. Orleans enforces city burial permits, while city births may be under recorded. Dr. Kelly notes gaps in the birth records.
Judge McIntosh dismissed the State of Louisiana suit to set aside the sale of 900000 acres to a syndicate by the Tensas Basin Levee Board. The court ruled the State was not proper plaintiff and the levee board should sue, noting the board’s constitutional power to sell lands. The case involved a $130000 sale price and $20000 in distributions to board members.
In Minden Louisiana on December 15 the jury convicted J J Parker and Robert Parker of manslaughter with mercy recommendations for W M Montgomery a long time Webster and Bossier parish resident and former assessor The defense may appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court and Judge Drew will sentence before the current term ends
Congressman R F Broussard of Louisiana's Third District suffered serious burns to his back and arms when his bathrobe met a gas jet in his mother in law s Esplanade Avenue residence after returning from Mexico. His wife Mrs Broussard burned on hands while extinguishing flames.
President Otani issues a public edict prohibiting any interference with Mexican fairs and events. The order asserts sovereign rights and calls for compliance from all government and municipal officials.
Washington reports a breakdown in cooperation between the United States and Mexico on the Nicaraguan crisis. Creel signals a plan to dethrone Zelaya and punish him, while Washington favors Zelaya’s removal as a prerequisite to any future peace accord and cautions against binding Nicaragua to future interventions.
A Washington dispatch reports Gifford Pinchot might resign from government service to become president of the University of Michigan. Charles S. Osborn, Michigan regent and gubernatorial candidate, explored whether Pinchot would accept the post, with Taft reportedly hesitant to end Pinchot’s government role amid the Ballinger controversy.
Monroe Drug Co promotes premium certificates with each purchase and invites customers to save them to receive an elegant Christmas gift free.
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